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Mike Dunlop, CFP®

Partner, Financial Planner

Mike Dunlop, CFP®, is a co-founder and partner of Ignite Financial, a fiduciary financial planning firm serving Cedar Falls, the Cedar Valley, and surrounding Iowa communities. With over a decade of experience, Mike specializes in helping individuals and couples in their 50s and 60s prepare for retirement with confidence and peace of mind. A retired U.S. Air Force veteran and University of Northern Iowa graduate, Mike brings discipline, integrity, and a clear, down-to-earth approach to every client relationship. As a fee-only advisor, his guidance is always in your best interest—transparent, commission-free, and focused on what matters most to you.

Known for his approachable style and straightforward advice, Mike helps clients simplify complex decisions around retirement income, investment management, tax planning, and estate preparation. Whether you're looking for a trusted fiduciary financial planner in Cedar Falls or anywhere across Iowa, Ignite Financial offers personalized planning built around your goals. Outside of work, Mike is a husband, dad, and homesteader who believes true financial success means aligning your money to support the life you want to live.

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Casey Redmond, CFP®

Partner, Financial Planner

Casey focuses on serving his clients through education so they can make informed and rational decisions.  He helps clients envision what a great life looks like and how to achieve that life while still enjoying it today!  Providing peace of mind along with the financial and time freedom they most desire is where Casey thrives. In his free time, Casey enjoys being with his family by tending their garden, going for walks, and on bike rides.

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